Rising Star

Backdoor Bodega

Penang, Malaysia

A George Town haunt that pays homage to the flavours of Penang

Bar Mizukami

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia

A cocktail bar that draws inspiration from omakase experiences

Bar Terumi

Taman Paramount, Malaysia

A Taman Paramount cocktail bar focused on celebrating the beauty of simplicity, from its menu to its interior

Bar Trigona

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia

An award-winning cocktail bar nestled in Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur that celebrates Malaysian flavours

Coley

Bangsar, Malaysia

A cocktail bar located in Bangsar that blurs the lines between food and drink with unique flavours

Dissolved Solids

Damansara Kim, Malaysia

A multifaceted space that presents itself as a cocktail bar, a coffee bar, and everything in between

Good Friends Club

Penang, Malaysia

Speakeasies in Penang might come a dime a dozen, but ones that are interwoven into local culture as this might be harder to find and worth the experience

JungleBird

Bukit Damansara, Malaysia

Malaysia's first dedicated rum bar with an impressive collection of rums from across the world

Bar of the Year, Best Service

Penrose KL

Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, Malaysia

Opened in August 2022, Penrose KL is an elevated bar that executes classic and modern cocktails within an intimate setting

Best Innovation

Reka:Bar

Bukit Damansara, Malaysia

A cocktail bar that reimagines Asian flavours and focuses on sustainable mixology

Best Service

Three X Co

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

From hosting masterclasses and guest shifts, Three X Co prides itself on propagating a drinking culture that is adventurous and welcoming, bringing excitement to the local bar scene.